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ASTROSPACE : TALKS & LECTURES
These talks are available to any group within Lincolnshire, the UK and Ireland depending upon
distance/travelling conditions etc. Schools, Colleges, & Societies are particularly encouraged to book for an
interesting exploration of our Universe in all its splendour.
If you wish to write/phone me regarding a booking then do so using the following:
AstroSpace
18 College Park,
Horncastle
Lincolnshire
LN9 6RE
Tel. 01507 524037 (10am - 5pm) Monday to Friday (answer phone always on - please leave a message and your
contact details)
Schools
Schools - take a look at the programme I have for your Astronomy and Space needs.
I have two basic 'sessions' for the Schools that can be done in either a morning or afternoon. Each 'session' is
approximately 1 hour long. If you wish to have me all day then 2 more sessions can be added to make the day
even more interesting. As a rule I will only cover Lincolnshire for the following prices but if you are further
afield then contact me for the extra costs of travelling.
Prices for anywhere in Lincolnshire:
Please note that for the extremes of the County there is an extra £10 for travelling expences. Please email me for
the costs if bookings for outside Lincolnshire
Mornings or Afternoons £60
All day sessions are £100 (save £20 on the combined above sessions!)
Session 1: The Earth and the Sun
- This session takes a look at Day and Night, Seasons, the tilt
of the Earth, the Phases of the Moon and Lunar and Solar
Eclipses and is a practical session using the full size of the
classroom (better yet the school hall!).
Session 2: Wonders of our Solar System
- A tour through the most fascinating places in our Solar
System using a computer Solar System simulator.
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Non Profit groups
Astronomical and Non Astro Societies, Clubs, Groups, WI's, Scouts/Guides etc In fact - any group that
will have me :-)
The cost of the talks is dependant upon the distance travelled and the time spent away from home thus contact me with the details of
where you are and I can then give you a quote. As a GUIDE ONLY I estimate that the average cost for Societies is about 40p per mile
with a minimum charge of £60
Note that payment should be cash and that if it is to be a cheque or I have to wait for payment then the cost of the talk is £10 more
than normal to cover for the inconvenience.
Distance is no object but if the distance is too great to travel back that same night then accommodation, either in a (reasonable) B&B
or with a member of the society, is acceptable IF I agree to travel the distance.
Talks anywhere in Lincolnshire cost a minimum of £50 (plus £10 travelling expenses if near the edges of the county).
Professional services
Contact me for a quote
Listed below are the Powerpoint talks currently available for 2011/2012
ALL TALKS ARE FULLY ILLUSTRATED & LAST APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR IN LENGTH BUT CAN BE ADJUSTED
TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS (within reason!).
General topics
WONDERS OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
A tour of our Solar System.
WONDERS OF OUR UNIVERSE
A tour of our Galaxy and what lies beyond....
SUN SEA SAND & STARS- A GUIDE TO
A walk through guide to the Astronomers holiday centre based in the Algarve - COAA - the Centre for Observational Astronomy in
the Algarve.
Images of the Universe Vol1
Paul’s 10 favourite images with supplementary images to explain each choice.
Images of the Universe Vol2
Another selection of 10 of Paul’s favourite images with supplementary images to explain each choice.
Images of the Universe Vol3
A final 3rd selection of 10 of Paul’s favourite images with supplementary images to explain each choice.
'On Top of the World' - the 2008 North Pole Expedition and Solar Eclipse'
An account of my trip to the North Pole on board the Russian Nuclear Icebreaker IB Yamal with images/video of Polar Bears,
Walruses, Arctic Islands and of course reaching the North Pole!
'Paul's Chinese takeaway Eclipse'
An account of the 2009 Total Solar Eclipse trip as one of Omega Holidays Eclipse Astronomers.
Practical topics
Naked eye and Binocular Astronomy
The delights of the night sky that can be viewed with just the eye and a pair of binoculars.
Rambling through the Spring and Summer Sky
Rambling through the Winter Sky
Rambling through the Autumn/Winter Sky
Rambling through the Summer/Autumn Sky
A basic seasonal tour of the best objects to observe in the night sky
Observing Orion
A tour through the delights of this great constellation
Touring Taurus
A tour through the delights of this constellation
Location Leo
A tour through the delights of this constellation
Seeking Scorpius
A tour through the delights of this constellation
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Simple Astrophotography
What can be captured of the night sky with just basic equipment
The many Guises of Astrophotography
Takes a look at the many aspects of modern Astrophotography
THE MESSIER MARATHON
Take a lightning tour of all of Charles Messiers' famous objects and hear how it was accomplished in just one night by the first person
in the UK to have successfully completed the Marathon.
SOLAR SYSTEM TALKS
The Sun by day and Aurora by night
A fascinating insight into our nearest Star and one of its most colourful effects on the Earth.
Messenger of the Gods
A basic overview of the inner planet Mercury
Unveiling the Goddess of Love
All about the Planet Venus with special emphasis on the Magellan Mission inc 3D images
The Red Planet
A basic overview of Mars
Mars - the Next Generation
Covers the most recent and ongoing missions to Mars - includes 3D images.
The Mighty planet Jupiter
A basic overview of the largest planet in our Solar System.
Stunning Saturn
a basic overview of the Ringed Planet
The Outer Giants
Taking a look at the outer planets of Uranus and Neptune
Solar System Moons
A single talk version of my original 'Planetary Satellites' series of talks
The Minor Planets
A general overview of the Asteroid belt.
Of Broom stars, Small Moons and Rings
Looking at the relationship between Comets and the smaller members of the solar system (originally pt3 of Planetary Satellites)
Our Nearest Neighbour - the Moon
A look at our Moon, the basics such as phases, eclipses, what you can see and a bit about the Apollo missions. This talk is based on
my presentation to the Lincs Wildlife Trust Starnight and is part of my WEA Solar System course material.
Cassini - Lord of the Rings
A review of this exciting new mission with ongoing updates to cover new discoveries by Cassini. Includes some great animations!
DEEP SKY/SPACE TALKS
OUR GALAXY THE MILKY WAY
An exploration of Stars, Star Clusters, Nebulae, Planetary Nebulae and Globular Clusters that make up our own Galaxy.
GENESIS - the Birth of a Star
How does a star begin and what ingredients are required are explored in this talk.
EXODUS- the lives and deaths of Stars
- as the title states really!
2MASS - A New View of the Universe
This talk explores the 2 Micron All Sky Survey and shows that it is not just the HST that can make stunning discoveries about the
Universe.
THE TRIUMPHS OF VOYAGER
Pt 1 'JOURNEY TO JUPITER SPLENDOURS OF SATURN '
Pt 2 'WHERE NO PROBE HAS GONE
BEFORE....'
This 2 part story follows the Voyager space probes as they explore the giant planets Jupiter & Saturn and then on to Uranus &
Neptune.
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